Taipei: Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow 2.90 percent in 2025, with the adverse impacts of the Trump administration’s “reciprocal” tariffs expected to become more apparent in the second half of the year, according to the Taiwa…
Taipei: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) saw its market share in the global pure play wafer foundry business rise to 67.6 percent in the first quarter of this year, further cementing the company’s lead over its peers, according to Taipei-…
Taipei: Taiwan will have nine extended holidays in 2026, led by a nine-day Lunar New Year break, the Cabinet announced on Friday. The nine-day Lunar New Year holiday in 2026 matches the length of the 2025 holiday, which featured six extended holidays. According to Focus Taiwan, the increase in extended
Taipei: Israel has conducted a bombing operation on an Iranian nuclear installation, a move that has dominated headlines across Taiwan. This development has raised concerns about escalating tensions in the region, with fears that the situation could lead to a broader conflict. According to Focus Taiwan, the strike by Israel
Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) canceled heavy rain advisories for five municipalities in Taiwan on Saturday, following a reduction in rainfall intensity that prompted the initial warnings earlier the same day. The advisories were lifted for Chiayi, Tainan, and Kaohsiung cities, as well as Chiayi and Pingtung counties. According
TAIPEI: Former President Ma Ying-jeou embarked on his latest visit to China, marking his fourth trip to the mainland since leaving office. This visit included his first-time attendance at the Straits Forum, where he aims to promote “closer people-to-people exchanges” across the Taiwan Strait. According to Focus Taiwan, Ma stated
